Newspapers

Family data snapshot: 09-24-2026 Read-only collection from the Oak Family Tree. Research incorporated 09-25-2026 (revision d64a6582). Updated periodically.

76 items, oldest first.

Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspapers Citation only
20 APR 1832 · Richmond, Virginia, USA · Dempsey Nash
Piscataquis Observer, 6 Oct 1859: death notice of Nathaniel Oak of Exeter Newspapers Research source
1859 · Nathaniel Oak
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Citation only
6 OCT 1874 · Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine, USA · Elizabeth "Lizzie" B. Evans Ames (Oak)
Southern Herald (Liberty, Miss.), 3 Mar 1883, p. 3: the Ladies Bazar to open in the new Ligon store Newspapers Research source
1883 · Margaret Jane (Longmire) Faust, "Jennie" Davis Faust Ligon
Southern Herald, 24 Mar 1883, p. 3: advertisement of Mrs. Jennie D. Ligon's Ladies Bazaar Newspapers Research source
1883 · Margaret Jane (Longmire) Faust, "Jennie" Davis Faust Ligon
Southern Herald, 8 Sep 1883, p. 3: buying trip to New Orleans Newspapers Research source
1883 · "Jennie" Davis Faust Ligon
Southern Herald, 23 Feb 1884, p. 3: the new Ladies Bazaar at Gloster City Newspapers Research source
1884 · "Jennie" Davis Faust Ligon
Southern Herald, 1 May 1886, p. 3: the Ladies' Parlor, and the 'Proprietress' advertisement Newspapers Research source
1886 · "Jennie" Davis Faust Ligon
Southern Herald, 13 Nov 1886, p. 3: the Ladies' Parlor welcomes visitors Newspapers Research source
1886 · "Jennie" Davis Faust Ligon
Southern Herald, 1887-1888: advertisements of 'J. D. Ligon, Dealer in General Merchandise, Gloster City' (text read) Newspapers Research source
1887 · "Jennie" Davis Faust Ligon
San Antonio Daily Light, 6 Nov 1888, p. 8, 'For Reform': W. B. Clarkson named to precinct committee No. 1 of the Young Men's Reform Club Newspapers Research source
1888 · William Banton Clarkson
San Antonio Daily Light, 11 Dec 1889, p. 6: advertisement of Slayden & Clarkson, wholesale and retail hay, grain, produce and salt Newspapers Research source
1889 · William Banton Clarkson
Texas newspapers, 1889-1909 (Slayden & Clarkson; marriages of W. B. Clarkson's children) Newspapers Research source
1889 · Alice Clarkson, Florence Alice Clarkson
Eagle Pass Guide, 13 Apr 1895, p. 1 (vol. 7, no. 33): local notices Newspapers Research source
1895 · Winchester (Judge W.) Kelso Sr.
Newspapers.com - The Portland Daily Press - 15 May 1895 - 5 Newspapers Scan: family sign-in
15 MAY 1895 · Portland, Maine · Elizabeth "Lizzie" B. Evans Ames (Oak), George Franklin Oak
San Antonio Daily Light, 23 Sep 1895, p. 8, 'Sensational Suit': the United States sues J. L. Slayden, W. B. Clarkson and W. C. Robards for $1,000 Newspapers Research source
1895 · William Banton Clarkson
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Citation only
3 MAY 1895 · Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA · Elizabeth "Lizzie" B. Evans Ames (Oak), George Franklin Oak
San Antonio Daily Light, 9 Sep 1896, p. 5, 'Inventory Filed' Newspapers Research source
1896 · William Banton Clarkson
Southern Herald, 18 Mar 1898, p. 3: Mrs. Jennie Ligon appointed postmistress at Gloster Newspapers Research source
1898 · "Jennie" Davis Faust Ligon
Houston Daily Post, 15 May 1899, p. 3: directors of the Yoakum Improvement Company (text only; the page image is incomplete at the edges) Newspapers Research source
1899 · William Banton Clarkson
Maine, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspapers Citation only
5 OCT 1899 · Skowhegan, Maine, USA · Charles Ansel Oak
Newspapers.com - The Independent-Reporter - 5 Oct 1899 - 7 Newspapers Scan: family sign-in
5 OCT 1899 · Skowhegan, Maine · Charles Ansel Oak
Southern Herald, 1899-1912: local items on W. O. Ligon (text read) Newspapers Research source
1899 · William Orlando Ligon Sr
Obituary of Mrs. Jane Faust, Southern Herald (Liberty, Miss.), 2 Feb 1900, p. 3, reprinting the Alexandria Town Talk Newspapers Research source
1900 · Margaret Jane (Longmire) Faust, "Jennie" Davis Faust Ligon
The Somerset Reporter, 11 Jan 1900, p. 8: 'Death of Mr. Samuel Oak' Newspapers Research source
1900 · Samuel Oak
The Somerset Reporter, 18 Jan 1900, p. 4: Probate Court notice for the will of Samuel Oak Newspapers Research source
1900 · Samuel Oak
Birmingham Age-Herald, 1 Feb 1901, p. 2, 'Nominations Confirmed' Newspapers Research source
1901 · "Jennie" Davis Faust Ligon
Houston Daily Post, 29 May 1901: 'Mr. William Clarkson of Liverpool, England, who has been visiting his son W. B. Clarkson...' Newspapers Research source
1901 · William Clarkson
Mississippi, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspapers Citation only
1 FEB 1901 · Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA · "Jennie" Davis Faust Ligon
The Somerset Reporter (Skowhegan, Me.), 29 Oct 1903, p. 7: 'Historical Sketch of the First Baptist Church of Skowhegan' Newspapers Research source
1903 · Lucinda Allen
San Antonio Daily Light, 12 Aug 1904, p. 1, 'Petition Filed in Bankruptcy' Newspapers Research source
1904 · William Banton Clarkson
San Antonio Daily Light, 4 Sep 1904, p. 5 (social notes): Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Clarkson and family arrive from Houston to live in San Antonio Newspapers Research source
1904 · William Banton Clarkson
Newspapers.com - The Independent-Reporter - 12 Apr 1906 - 4 Newspapers Scan: family sign-in
12 APR 1906 · Skowhegan, Maine · Elizabeth "Lizzie" B. Evans Ames (Oak), George Franklin Oak
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Birth Index, 1800s-2003 Newspapers Citation only
1906 · Skowhegan- · George Franklin Oak
San Antonio Light, 25 Sep 1908: Herbert Clarkson's Naval Academy appointment through Congressman Slayden Newspapers Research source
1908 · Herbert Slayden Clarkson (Brigadier General)
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Birth Index, 1800s-2003 Newspapers Citation only
6 MAY 1908 · Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA · Madelion Virginia Dickinson Oak (Dickerson)
San Antonio Light and Gazette, 17 Jun 1909: home wedding of Miss Dora Clarkson and Hilmer G. Guenther at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Clarkson Newspapers Research source
1909 · William Banton Clarkson, Dora Clarkson, Alice Ann (Peaple) Clarkson
San Antonio Light, 12 May 1911, p. 16, 'Farewell Dinner at Menger' Newspapers Research source
1911 · William Banton Clarkson
Birthday reports, Daily Kennebec Journal (30 Sep 1912, 30 Sep 1913) and The Independent-Reporter (3 Oct 1912, 2 Oct 1913, 1 Oct 1914) Newspapers Research source
1912-1914 · Lucinda Allen, Ansel (Bowerman) Allen
Maine, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspapers Citation only
30 MAY 1912 · Skowhegan, Maine, USA · George Franklin Oak
Newspapers.com - The Independent-Reporter - 30 May 1912 - 4 Newspapers Scan: family sign-in
30 MAY 1912 · Skowhegan, Maine · Verna Oak, Elizabeth "Lizzie" B. Evans Ames (Oak), George Franklin Oak
San Antonio Light, 30 Jan 1912, p. 3, 'Petitions in Bankruptcy' Newspapers Research source
1912 · William Banton Clarkson
Southern Herald, weekly issues 28 Feb - 4 Jul 1913 (text searched for the Gloster post-office change) Newspapers Research source
1913 · "Jennie" Davis Faust Ligon
Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.), 19 Aug 1916, p. 7: 'Mrs. Lucinda (Allen) Oak' (names her parents) Newspapers Research source
1916 · Lucinda Allen, Ansel (Bowerman) Allen, Sarah (Coburn) Lander
Lewiston Sun-Journal, 19 Aug 1916, p. 12: 'Mrs. Lucinda Oak Dies. Was the Oldest Woman Residing in Skowhegan' (clipping in the family tree) Newspapers Research source
1916 · Lucinda Allen
Oklahoma, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspapers Citation only
ABT 1916 · No 632 West Seventh Street · Emmons Nathaniel 'E. Nat' Ligon
San Antonio Express, 31 Dec 1916, p. 12A, classified directory of San Antonio business firms: Clarkson Cotton Company, W. B. Clarkson, president (cotton exporters) Newspapers Research source
1916 · William Banton Clarkson
The Independent-Reporter (Skowhegan, Me.), 24 Aug 1916, p. 3: 'Mrs. Lucinda (Allen) Oak. Another of the Children of Bloomfield is Layed to Rest', with her portrait Newspapers Research source
1916 · Lucinda Allen
Tulsa Daily World (Tulsa, Okla.), 2 Feb 1916, p. 5: society column Newspapers Research source
1916 · Emmons Nathaniel 'E. Nat' Ligon
The Independent-Reporter, 11 Jul 1918, p. 1: 'The Old Red Schoolhouse at Larone' (a remembered list of the school's teachers) Newspapers Research source
1918 · Lucinda Allen
Evening Express (Portland, Me.), 1925: marriage notice naming Irving Gilbert Oak, a Central Maine Power Company lineman (clipping) Newspapers Research source
1925 · Irving Gilbert Oak
Evening Express, Portland, Maine, July 1925: marriage notice of Irving Gilbert Oak and Natalie Mildred Russell, dated at Skowhegan on July 2. It describes him as a lineman for the Central Maine Power Company. Newspapers Viewable file
23 Jul 1925 · Natalie Mildred Russell Oak, Irving Gilbert Oak
Laredo Daily Times, 25 Nov 1925: 'Death of Winchester Kelso' (page in the family tree) Newspapers Research source
1925 · Winchester (Judge W.) Kelso Sr.
Newspapers.com - The Taylor Daily Press - 25 Nov 1925 - Page 2 Newspapers Scan: family sign-in
25 NOV 1925 · Taylor, Texas · Winchester (Judge W.) Kelso Sr.
Newspapers.com - Kennebec Journal - 10 Feb 1930 - 2 Newspapers Scan: family sign-in
10 FEB 1930 · Augusta, Maine · Donald Russell Oak
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Citation only
8 FEB 1930 · Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA · Donald Russell Oak
Maine, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspapers Citation only
6 MAY 1931 · Waterville, Maine, USA · Madelion Virginia Dickinson Oak (Dickerson)
Newspapers.com - Morning Sentinel - 1 Jul 1931 - 5 Newspapers Scan: family sign-in
1 JUL 1931 · Waterville, Maine · Iris May Oak
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Birth Index, 1800s-2003 Newspapers Citation only
1931 · Iris May Oak
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Citation only
29 JUN 1931 · Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA · Iris May Oak
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep 1933, p. 2: 'Retired Cotton Broker Expires' (obituary of W. B. Clarkson) Newspapers Research source
1933 · William Banton Clarkson, Alice Clarkson, Laurel Clarkson, Phyllis Clarkson and 4 more
Morning Sentinel, Waterville, Maine, January 23, 1939, p. 10: funeral of Arlando Luce. Irvin G. Oak was one of four bearers, all neighbors of Mr. Luce on West Front Street. Newspapers Viewable file
23 Jan 1939 · Irving Gilbert Oak
Morning Sentinel (Waterville, Me.), 6 Oct 1941, p. 9: a Central Maine Power lineman burned at the South Channel dam; 'a fellow worker, Irvin Oak, took the injured man to the hospital' Newspapers Research source
1941 · Irving Gilbert Oak
Morning Sentinel, Waterville, Maine, October 6, 1941, p. 9: “Lineman Burned In Contact With Voltage Wires.” The report names Irvin Oak as the fellow worker who took Ralph R. Wentworth to the hospital. Newspapers Viewable file
6 Oct 1941 · Irving Gilbert Oak
Maine newspapers of 25-26 Feb 1942 reporting the award (Morning Sentinel, Bangor Commercial, Evening Express, Kennebec Journal, Brunswick Times Record, Bangor Daily News) Newspapers Research source
1942 · Irving Gilbert Oak
Morning Sentinel (Waterville, Me.), 24 Feb 1942, p. 12: 'Irvin G. Oaks To Be Presented Safety Medal' Newspapers Research source
1942 · Irving Gilbert Oak
Morning Sentinel, Waterville, Maine, February 24, 1942, p. 12: “Irvin G. Oaks To Be Presented Safety Medal.” The notice describes the award and the first aid for which he was recognized. Newspapers Viewable file
24 Feb 1942 · Irving Gilbert Oak
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Citation only
ABT 1943 · San Antonio · Herbert Slayden Clarkson (Brigadier General)
Newspapers.com - Fort Worth Star-Telegram - 15 Sep 1962 - 4 Newspapers Scan: family sign-in
15 SEP 1962 · Fort Worth, Texas · Percy W. Clarkson (Major General)
Obituary of Herbert S. Clarkson (clipping in the family tree; newspaper and date not shown on the retained page) Newspapers Research source
1974 · Herbert Slayden Clarkson (Brigadier General)
Obituary of Margery (Clarkson) MacKinnon, J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home, Manchester, New Hampshire, dated 9 Jun 2008 (CurrentObituary.com) Newspapers Research source
2008 · David Clarkson Oak
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Citation only
Walden · Mabel R. Davidson ( Russell , Lessor )
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Citation only
Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA · George Franklin Oak
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Citation only
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA · Percy W. Clarkson (Major General)
U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current Newspapers Citation only
Skowhegan · Gertrude Faye Russell ( Foss )
U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current Newspapers Citation only
Madison · Gertrude Faye Russell ( Foss )